The Campaign

If you’ve ever lost a loved one you know the pain and ache that comes with.

How much would you pay to get five more years with that person? What would you give for just five minutes?

This is the opportunity we have with Martin and his family.

Just $9,000 can extend Martin’s life by five years.

Five more years of childhood.

Five more years of experiencing life.

Five more years with his friends and family.

Five more years with his mom.

9,000 Dollars = 600 Bracelets

If 600 people donated just $15 we would be able to get Martin the care he needs to live a longer life.

Every person who donates $15 (and opts-in) receives a OAAT bracelet.

Please donate below and give the gift of life to Martin and his family.

Donations Collected

Ends July 15th

$9,300

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FAQ

What percentage of my donation goes to Martin?

100%. We make up for the merchant fees charged by PayPal and cover the cost of the bracelets.

What is the treatment?

The trial at Dana Farber is called a Phase 1 study because the goal is to find the highest dose of MK-1775 that can be given safely in combination with radiation. It is not known if MK-1775 given with radiation therapy will work for this kind of brain tumor.

A multicenter study has identified an FDA-approved medication that prolongs survival in mice with DIPG.

This research study is evaluating a novel drug called CUDC-907 as a possible treatment for resistant (refractory) pediatric solid tumors (including neuroblastoma), lymphoma, or brain tumors.

Diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) is a brain tumor found in a part of the brain stem called the pons. The pons controls essential bodily functions such as heartbeat, breathing, swallowing, eye movement, eyesight, and balance.

DIPG affects children almost exclusively. Approximately 200-400 children in the United States are diagnosed with DIPG each year. These children are typically between the ages of 4 and 11. DIPG accounts for roughly 10-15% of all brain tumors in children.

DIPG is an aggressive tumor that interferes with all bodily functions, depriving a child of the ability to move, to communicate, and even to eat and drink.

As a DIPG tumor begins to grow, it puts pressure on the nerves that control the essential bodily functions regulated by the pons. Children with DIPG commonly experience double vision, reduced eye movement, facial weakness or asymmetry, and arm and leg weakness. They also have problems with walking, coordination, speech, chewing, and swallowing. As the tumor progresses, it also interferes with breathing and heartbeat, which ultimately results in the child’s death.